Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Still hanging around? Planning to ring in the New Year in the parking lot?" Andre called out as he walked over, fresh from washing up, only to find the sisters still deep in conversation.

The moment he spoke, both sisters straightened up like soldiers.

Even Leo jumped at Andre's voice, snapping to attention and hastily ending his call.

Anya was startled too. She pouted, eyes darting around guiltily before sneaking a look at her boyfriend.

The parking lot was nearly empty, making the awkward silence even more noticeable.

Noah stood behind Andre and shot Mia a playful salute, as if to say, "Good luck."

"Go wash up and get yourselves home!" Andre barked.

He was honestly exasperated. He'd shown up expecting to lay down the law, maybe even send someone packing, but instead, not only did these two avoid trouble-they'd actually made progress.

All that effort to keep secrets, but the tiniest clue—a familiar silhouette, a whiff of perfume, one little "hmm"-was enough for Andre to see right through them.

He'd barely taken two steps when Mia called out, "Babe~"

Andre knew that tone by heart. Whenever she got cutesy like that, it meant she wanted something. He sighed, turning back. "What now?"

her and Molly's car. "The space is too tight. Molly can't get

they'd parked earlier, the spot next to theirs was empty. Now, someone had boxed them in,

pro-level, and she was too shy to ask Andre herself. So, she

caught Andre's look and

not, Andre still had

walked over and

handed him the keys with both hands, looking like a

resigned himself to the task. The space was so tight anyone else would've

word, Mia was already by his side, clappin like he'd just won gold.

instantly

Andre: "..."

her off, but Mia

"Where's Henry?" Andre asked.

arm right away. "Maplewood Estates. Nothing

off to pick up the

the driver's seat,

she'd been holding. "Oh mi god, Mia,

kept her eyes on the car driving